PM Modi launches "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan" to promote agricultural modernisation

The "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan," which would organize unique conversation camps between farmers and scientists at 50 locations throughout the nation's capital, was introduced here on Thursday.  The event's chief guest was Delhi Agriculture and Development Minister Kapil Mishra.

According to a release, this scheme is a component of a larger Central Government project that aims to foster direct communication with farmers and agricultural experts in order to promote the adoption of new farming innovations and technology. Delhi's rural areas, where farmers' concerns have long been disregarded, will benefit most from this campaign, according to Mishra.

“Even I was unaware that Delhi had an Agriculture department, but now the times have changed. Our Government is determined to give Delhi’s rural areas their rightful identity. There are farmers in Delhi, there is agriculture and now an empowered Agriculture Ministry is working actively,” He went on to say.  According to Mishra, this initiative will involve the direct contact of scientists and farmers through the organization of special conversation camps at 50 venues throughout Delhi.

The scientists are going to document farmers' inventions and experiences in addition to exchanging knowledge about modern farming methods. According to the statement, farmers would gain from this and their efforts will be taken into account in future agricultural plans. Those engaged in the illegal marketing of fertilizers received a severe warning from Mishra.

“Stop the black marketing of fertilisers immediately or the government will not hesitate to take strict legal action. Compromising farmers’ rights will not be tolerated,” he said.

Mishra said this campaign is being conducted across the country by the Central government with a target of establishing direct dialogue with 1.5 crore farmers.

Over 2,000 scientific teams from more than 700 districts will take part.  According to the announcement, scientists will use this project to educate farmers to new technology and get their feedback for future policy-making.